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Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in South Lawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Kinch of the church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

Mr. Blanchard was born Dec. 17, 1921, to Mary (Bartlett) and Ernest J. Blanchard in El Reno, Okla. He married Rowena Kreger on Dec. 30, 1940, in El Reno. They were married until she passed away on July 18, 1986. He later married Grace Nielsen on Dec. 4, 1986, in Amarillo. He served his country in the Navy aboard the USS Richmond and the USS Mayo. He drove for Greyhound Bus Lines for 26 years. He was a member of VFW and American Legion, and he was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters; a stepsister; and a son, Amos Bill Blanchard.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Donald Blanchard and wife, Linda, of Arlington; a daughter, Barbara Jean Wood and husband, Doug, of Amarillo; seven grandchildren, Steven and Brian Wood, Carrie King, Marc, Scott, and Alan Blanchard, and Tammie Gibson; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Hansford Cemetery in Spearman with the Rev. Darrell Foster officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

Mrs. Boyd was born in Spearman on June 19, 1914, to Ed and Ruby Wilbanks in Hansford County. She married Mallie Hoyt Boyd on Nov. 5, 1934, in Amarillo. He preceded her in death in 1945. After his death, she returned to Amarillo and lived here for the past 60 years.

She was a loving mother and "father" to her children. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her yard. She retired from both Phillips Petroleum and Pantex. She was a devout Christian. She studied the word and prayed for her family daily. She was a member of First Assembly of God for more than 50 years. In later years, she joined San Jacinto Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters; and a brother.

Survivors include a daughter, Sally Davis and husband, Troy, of Denison; two sons, Ron Boyd and wife, Cheri, of Amarillo and James Boyd and wife, Carol, of Bandera; a sister, JoAnn Hawkins and husband, Jeff, of Spearman; 11 grandchildren, Kyle, Joretta, Scott, Shannon, Melissa, Will, Andrew, Todd, Jason, Holli and Abbe; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nichol, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.

Mr. Carrasco was born May 15, 1962, in Amarillo to Rito and Angie Carrasco. He graduated from Caprock High School and was a certified welder. Mr. Carrasco worked in construction.

Survivors include his parents; a son, Chris Cardineas of Amarillo; three sisters, Rita Ballin, Helen Garcia and Pat Carrasco, all of Amarillo; two brothers, Rito Carrasco Jr. and Johnny Carrasco, both of Amarillo; his girlfriend, Christina Boueche; and 12 nieces and nephews.

The family will be at 1503 E. 11th Ave.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Orlee O. Gaines

Orlee O. Gaines, 77, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 20, 2005.

Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Memorial Park Mausoleum with Lu Laster of Joy Fellowship officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mrs. Gaines was born May 25, 1927, in Brooken, Okla. She married Truman H. Gaines on March 20, 1947, in McAlester, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of Joy Fellowship Church.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Jeannie Laster and husband, Lu, and Jackie Goodnight and husband, Scott, all of Amarillo; a son, Cameron Gaines and wife, Loretta, of Charlottesville, S.C.; two sisters, Freda Gaines of Midland and Lora Monks of Quinton, Okla.; three granddaughters, Misti Palmer and husband, Eric, and Monica Butler, all of Amarillo, and Melodi Barrett and husband, Lance, of Lubbock; two grandsons, C.J. Gaines and Chris Gaines, both of Charlottesville; and two great-great-grandsons, Logan and Cody Palmer, both of Amarillo.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Virginia Sisneros

Virginia Sisneros, 73, of Amarillo died Monday, March 21 2005.

Vigil/Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Laurence Cathedral with Bishop L.T. Mathiesen and Pete Valdez, deacon, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.

Mrs. Sisneros was born Oct. 1, 1931, in Amarillo. She married Tony A. Sisneros on Dec. 27, 1953, in Amarillo.

Survivors include her husband; four sons, Anthony and Mark Sisneros, both of Amarillo, and Jimmy and Alex Sisneros, both of Tucumcari, N.M.; three daughters, Virginia Christian, Dianna Clayton and Audrey Hakala, all of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Liles was born in Wister, Okla., the daughter of Noble and Thelma Thompson. She moved to the Texas Panhandle and married Dale Founds on Aug. 15, 1953. He preceded her in death in July 1974.

Raye was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a very dear friend to everyone who knew her and the pleasure of her company was always welcomed. Her laughter and love filled the hearts of everyone near and dear to her.

She married John Liles on Sept. 21, 1993. He has been a wonderful companion for her and her three children. Raye's life was greatly rewarded and enhanced with the wonderful abundance of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her precious love for her little pup, Danko, who will miss her so.

Survivors include her husband; three children, Sue Findley and husband, Darrell, of Ruidoso, N.M., Debbie Funderburk and husband, Roy, of Amarillo and Dale Founds and wife, Tammye, of Fritch; two stepchildren, Justin Liles and wife, Valerie, of Portales, N.M., and Julie Robertson and husband, Randy, of Cliff, N.M.; a sister, Dean Crisp and husband, Norman, of Amarillo; two brothers, Noble Thompson and wife, Wanda, of Wister and Bill Thompson and wife, Joan, of Poteau, Okla.; five grandsons, Ronnie, Derek, Jeremy, Dale and Kevin; five stepgrandchildren, Jordan, Jarrod, Ryan, Taryn and Lauryn; five great-grandchildren, Courtney, Jordan, Brayden, Gunter and Baylee; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Barry Loving, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Holt was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Pampa, to Margaret and Damaris Holt. He attended Pampa schools, graduating from Pampa High School in 1958. He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Houston School of Law. In the spring of 1966, he was sworn in to practice law in Texas. He was admitted to practice before the Supreme Courts of Texas and the United States of America.

He worked for J. E. Thompson until 1969 when he joined the law firm of Smith, Teed, Wade and Waters, where he was mentored by William Jarrel Smith. He practiced law with Bill Waters, and later Kenneth W. Fields, Leland W. Waters and Jeff Jones when they came into the firm. Over the years, the name evolved to Waters, Holt and Fields, and is presently Holt and Fields.

He married Linda Skewes, his high school sweetheart, on June 3, 1961. His professional associations included the Gray County Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas, where he served on the ethics committee and as a director of the State Bar from 1996 to 1999. He was a fellow of the State Bar of Texas.

He was a member of Boy Scouts of America and received the Silver Beaver, scouting's highest award. He served as director of the Adobe Walls and Golden Spread Boy Scouts councils. He served on the board of directors of St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School, Pampa Community Concert Association, and Pampa Meals on Wheels, where he was treasurer for many years. He was a member, deacon and elder of First Christian Church. He was past treasurer and current president of the M. K. Brown Foundation, having accepted the Golden Nail Award on behalf of the foundation for its philanthropic work.

He was a member of Pampa Trap and Skeet Club, a life member of Amarillo Gun Club, was a zone representative to the Texas State Trapshooters Association, a life member of America Trapshooting Association, a member of T.A.P.A., Pampa Rifle and Pistol Club, Texas State Rifle Association and National Rifle Association. A trap and skeet champion, he was active in the Pampa Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and spent many days in the field with friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; and mother, Margaret Holt McClelland.

Survivors include his wife; his children, Parker Holt and Susanna Holt, both of Austin; three sisters, Barbara Lallement of Amarillo, Linda Reed and husband, Howard, of Pampa and Frances Shryock and husband, Kenneth, of Reno, Nev.; his father-in-law, A.W. Skewes of Pampa; his stepfather, Henry McClelland of Amarillo; a sister-in-law, Ardyth Atkins and husband, Jim, of Tyler; a brother-in-law, Blaine Skewes and wife, Susan, of El Dorado, Kan.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Wayne Mahan

STINNETT - Wayne Mahan, 62, died Friday, March 18, 2005.

Services were at 4 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with Glenn Reece, interim pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Stinnett Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors.

Mr. Mahan was born Sept. 24, 1942, in Paris. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Stinnett.

Survivors include a son, Michael Mahan of Stinnett; a daughter, Coetta Bryant of Houston; two sisters, Maxine Stucker and Nelda Barker, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Harry Clifton Skaggs

PAMPA - Harry Clifton Skaggs, 91, died Sunday, March 20, 2005.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with Dr. Johnny Funderburg, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery.

Mr. Skaggs was born in Buffalo, Mo., and was reared in the Oklahoma City area. He was a talented heavy equipment operator, mechanic and welder, and worked at all phases of pipeline construction.

Survivors include two stepsons, Rodney Skaggs of Yucaipa, Calif., and Roger McCoun of Amarillo; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Cemetery East Mausoleum in Amarillo. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home of Amarillo, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

Mrs. Letcher was born Sept. 20, 1930, in Henrietta to Bill and Annabelle Reichert.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Annabelle Scott; and a great-grandchild, Robert Earl.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; a son, Earl Ford and wife, Prissy, of Littlefield; two daughters, Billie Jean Hicks and husband, Paul, of Amarillo and Ruth Stevenson and husband, Haney, of Alcova, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will be at 140 W. Cottonwood St. in Amarillo.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Ann Lorene Hall

FRITCH - Ann Lorene Hall, 76, died Friday, March 18, 2005.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Broadway Baptist Church with the Rev. Bradley Easter of Lowell, Ark., officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Mrs. Hall was born June 12, 1928, in Anadarko, Okla. She married Clarence "Smokey" Hall on June 21, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Eddie Hall of Borger; a daughter, Alice Irene Hall of Fritch; a brother, George Harris of Citrus Heights, Calif.; a sister, Marie Bauer of Butte, Mont.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Doris Payne

DUMAS - Doris Payne, 85, died Saturday, March 19, 2005.

Services will be at 4 p.m. today in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Tubbs, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery.

Mrs. Payne was born July 22, 1919, in Plainview. She was a Dumas resident since 1986. She was a waitress.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.W. Payne in 2001.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Powell of Dumas; three sons, Billy Don Payne of Oakdale, Minn., Charles Payne of Fort Worth and Ralph Payne of Las Vegas; three brothers, Robert Taylor of Amarillo, Kent Taylor of Plainview and Phillip Taylor of Lubbock; a sister, Jeanie Kelly of Guymon, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center activity fund, 302 E. Second St., Dumas, TX 79029.

The family will be at 1015 E. Fifth St.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

William James "Jimmy" Thompson

CLARENDON - William James "Jimmy" Thompson, 70, died Sunday, March 20, 2005.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clarendon Church of Christ with the Rev. Bryan Knowles, pastor of Community Fellowship Church, and Eddie Stegall, minister, officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Dozier Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Clarendon, where he had lived most of his life. He attended Clarendon schools. He married Aleta Ellen Coleman on Dec. 21, 1959, in Dozier. He was the former owner of Dozier Country Store and had worked for various ranches in Donley and Hutchinson counties and in Clayton, N.M. He served in the Marine Corps for four years during the Korean conflict in the 3rd Marine Division Medical Company Support Division. He was a Donley County Sheriffs Deputy for four years and then served as a sheriff for 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Clarendon Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer Otto Thompson and Cordia May Sowell Thompson; and two sisters, Anna Lee Thompson and Nanna Ree Thompson.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, William Thompson and wife, Lynn, of Clarendon and Walt Thompson of Borger; a brother, George Thompson of Hamilton; a sister, Katherine Lane of Carson City, Nev.; two grandchildren, Todd and Emilie Thompson of Amarillo; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family suggests memorials be to Hollis Boys Town or Lubbock Children's Home.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Pat Plemons

PAMPA - Pat Plemons, 70, died Monday, March 21, 2005.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bible Church of Pampa with Danny Trussell, pastor of River of Life Assembly of God in Skellytown, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Plemons had been a resident of Pampa since 1968. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include four daughters, Laquita Belflower of Skellytown, Trudy Gale Wells of White Deer, and Sharon Patricia King and Verna Jean Schroeder, both of Pampa; a sister, Peggy Hammock of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Wilburn Albert Roberts

OLNEY - Wilburn Albert Roberts, 89, died Monday, March 21, 2005.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today in Quanah Memorial Park in Quanah with the Rev. Sean Reeves of St. Luke Lutheran Church officiating. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Roberts was born Jan. 29, 1916, in Quanah. He married Helen L. Mullins on Nov. 9, 1934, in Quanah.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Gary Roberts of Olney; a sister, Mozelle Russell of Duncan, Okla.; and a brother, Leathel Roberts of San Marcos.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Richardson of the church and the Rev. Royce Denton of First Baptist Church in Goree officiating. Burial will be in Northfield Cemetery in Northfield by Johnson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Timmons was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Tell. She married Clem Timmons on Oct. 26, 1946, in Paducah. She held various jobs over the years, but her favorite work was as a homemaker and mother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and camping in the mountains. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she taught several classes. She resided in Tell.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Marlin Mador; two sisters, Aletha Garner and Laura Smith; and two brothers, Arland "Bud" Smith and Glen "Doodle" Smith.

Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Donna Moore and husband, Vernie, of Lubbock, Dynell Mador and husband, Joey, of Archer City and Delynn Mabry and husband, Jeff, of Tulia; a son, Morris Timmons and wife, Sheila, of Childress; three brothers, W.S. "Shorty" Smith of Dangerfield, C.W. "Dub" Smith of Borger and J.C. Smith of Tell; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Calvary Baptist Church building fund; or Northfield Cemetery Fund.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Robert Newell Smith

BORGER - Robert Newell Smith, 92, died Monday, March 21, 2005.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. D. Jay Lewis, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery.

Mr. Smith was born March 21, 1913, in Gray County. He retired after 33 years as a driller for Huber Oil and Gas.

Survivors include two sons, Roger Smith of Elk City, Okla., and Alan Smith of Borger; three daughters, Roberta Wallace, Lou Ella Tindall and Joyce Scott, all of Amarillo; a brother, Charlie Smith of Canyon; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Bomble of Spearman and Mrs. Eunice Bentley of Stinnett; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Rosary will be said at 6:15 p.m. today in St. Joseph Church. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. today in the church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peters Catholic Church in Woodward with the Rev. James Knight and the Rev. Russell Hewes officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery by Myatt Funeral Home.

Mr. Lauer was born April 8, 1980, in Wichita to C.A. and Paula Hudson Lauer. He was a rancher and a rodeo cowboy.

Survivors include his grandparents, Keith and Lucy Lauer of Texhoma and Pat Stinson and Dr. W.F. and Betty Hudson, all of Buffalo; his parents of Buffalo; two brothers, Ike Lauer of Amarillo, Texas, and K.W. Lauer of Buffalo; and a sister, Kelsie Lauer of Buffalo.

The family suggests memorials be to the Blake Lauer Scholarship Fund.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Wanda Mae White

SAYRE, OKLA. - Wanda Mae White, 75, died Sunday, March 20, 2005.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Sayre-Doxey Cemetery with Mark Little officiating. Arrangements are by Rose Chapel Funeral Service.

Mrs. White married Fred White Jr. in Wheeler on Oct. 4, 1947. Wanda had worked as a nurse's aide at Hensley Nursing Home for a number of years.

Survivors include two daughters, Morene Taylor and Valerie White, both of Sayre; four sons, Fred White of Yancy, Texas, Perry White and Donald White, both of Sayre, and George White of Wynona; two brothers, Ernest Gray of Sayre and Danny Gray of Madill; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

Amarillo Globe-News, March 22, 2005

Canyon

Arthur Stephenson Eitner

Arthur Stephenson Eitner, 74, of Canyon died Sunday, March 20, 2005.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Holley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Cox, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Eitner was born May 26, 1930, in Claude to Arthur Carl Eitner and Emoline Stephenson Eitner. He worked 30 years for Santa Fe Railway as a clerk. Mr. Eitner married Willie Ruth Black on Jan. 15, 1950, in Amarillo. He loved his family, music and played the guitar.

Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Audrey Ruth Hathaway and husband, Steve, of Canyon, Arlene Raye Sharp of Dimmitt, Aletta Rene Owens and husband, Mike, of Lubbock, Steven Annett Hampton and husband, Brad, of Canyon and Terry Beth Simms and husband, John, of San Bernardino, Calif.; two sisters, Nell Sikes of Buda and Donna Marositz of Valdosta, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.